What To Do About Lying

Lying to myself

I hate being lied to. I grew up in a den of liars, so as a parent, I refuse to tolerate lying, but that’s easier said than done. My teenage son Keith has lied to me twice in the last 12 hours. Lying Begets Lying Everyone in my family of origin lies. My Mom lies […]

Kids Don’t Say ‘I Have Anxiety’; They Say ‘My Tummy Hurts’

tummy

Kids Don’t Say ‘I Have Anxiety’; They Say ‘My Tummy Hurts’   By August 28, 2019 Health, “Mom, my tummy hurts.” My daughter tells me this almost every night at the same time. She feels fine all day but when it’s bedtime and I’m turning down the lights, her stomach hurts. Nighttime is when many […]

Staying Sober at College Parties: Pros & Cons

staying sober at college parties

Staying Sober At College Parties May Save Your Life What are some of the benefits of staying sober at college parties? You may well ask. College is starting and thousands of freshman will be living away from home for the first time. For some, it may also be the first time they’ll drink and attend parties. The pressure […]

A New Law Will Help Students Take Mental Health Days

mental health day for teens

From i-d.com: Teen activists in Oregon were behind the state legislation that will help end the stigma around mental illness. As suicide rates hit a 50-year high, it has become increasingly clear that we need to take mental health seriously. According to  mental health issues will be the leading cause of death among young people by 2020. […]